Nhandu chromatus

NAME: Nhandu chromatus
COMMON NAMES: Brazilian Red and White
ORIGIN: Brazil to Paraguay
ADULT SIZE: 6 to 7 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75-80 degrees
HUMIDITY: 75% - 80%
TEMPERAMENT: Nervous, defensive
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: Up to 15 years
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NOTES: This tarantula is a generous hair-kicker. (Mine definitely lives up to this). The hairs are known to cause more irritation than those of other species. Usually digs a burrow to retreat to, but it does not often hide and typically makes a good display tarantula. (Of course, mine has proceeded to dig an incredibly deep burrow - the entrance to which is under a piece of cork bark. I most often see only the tips of her front legs. I'm hoping she outgrows this with age.)

Acanthoscurria geniculata

NAME: Acanthoscurria geniculata
COMMON NAMES: Giant Whiteknee, Whitebanded Tarantula
ORIGIN: Brazil
ADULT SIZE: 8 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 85 degrees
HUMIDITY: 70% - 80%
TEMPERAMENT: Somewhat defensive, nervous
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: Up to 15 years
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NOTES: This spider is very fast growing and has a ravenous appetite. A. geniculata can burrow, but rarely does. They are moderately defensive and the hairs can be more irritating than those of most other species. (Mine may kick a little only occasionally, but usually just ducks for cover when disturbed.) As adults they often stand their ground when disturbed.

Pamphobeteus antinous

NAME: Pamphobeteus antinous
COMMON NAMES: Bolivian Blue Leg Birdeater, Steely Blue Leg
ORIGIN: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil
ADULT SIZE: About 9 inches
TEMPERATURE: 70 - 85 degrees
HUMIDITY: 70% - 80%
TEMPERAMENT: Shy, nervous
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: 10 to 15 years
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NOTES: They do not like too high of temperatures, and temps must remain consistent. They are a nervous spider, but more shy than aggresive. They may burrow as young spiderlings, but as adults are usually out and about on the hunt for food.

Cyclosternum fasciatum

NAME: Cyclosternum fasciatum
COMMON NAMES: Costa Rican Tiger Rump
ORIGIN: Costa Rica
ADULT SIZE: 4 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 80 degrees
HUMIDITY: 60% - 70%
TEMPERAMENT: Semi-defensive, nervous
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: Up to 10 years
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NOTES: Beautiful, colorful spider with a red carapace and red and black striped markings on the abdomen. This species spends much time out in the open, though they may borrow occasionally. These guys can be moderate to heavy webbers.